A teenager questioned on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a man in West Sussex will not face prosecution.
Frank Rhoder, 49, of Valencia Road, Worthing, was discovered by police with head injuries at his home address on 29 December.
Sussex Police said toxicology and other medical tests have confirmed Mr Rhoder died of heart failure.
The Crown Prosecution Service said the boy, 17, would not be prosecuted.
It is believed the suspect and dead man were known to each other.
Det Insp Phil Mays, of Sussex Police, said: "This incident was confined to the address with a tragic outcome for all parties involved."
- Published31 December 2010
- Published30 December 2010